The apparent forced landing of a Ryanair flight could be in contravention of the Chicago Convention, ICAO said of the May 23 incident that quickly drew international condemnation.
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An immediately effective airworthiness directive set for publication May 18 will require operators of U.S.-registered 737 Classics to run a specific test to detect failure of a flap synchro wire.
Remember the aviation boom times around the turn of the century, when it seemed almost anything would work in the fast-expanding economy? Those 50-seat regional jets, especially—airlines ordered almost 1,000 regional aircraft in the year 2000 alone.
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favor of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including narrowbodies, has accelerated.
Maho Beach has the typical Caribbean beach and bar scene that tourists flock to, but it is also a two-lane road away from a major commercial runway (10/28). This makes Prince Juliana International Airport (SXM) one of the most unique airports in the world.
Based on Airbus’ latest thinking that single-aisle demand will return sooner than expected, the OEM is resuming preparatory work for a new narrowbody final assembly line in Toulouse to be operational by the end of 2022.
European member states agreed to open borders to international travelers vaccinated against COVID-19, with the European Council agreeing on a proposal aimed at encouraging a recovery in travel demand.
As a former Boeing 737 Captain and CEO at Aer Lingus, British Airways and International Airlines Group, few can match the depth and breadth of Willie Walsh’s industry experience. Hear Walsh discuss these and other industry issues in the fireside-chat.
U.S. House transportation committee leaders plan to dig into production-quality issues that have held up deliveries of Boeing 787s and 737 MAXs and have grounded part of the 737 MAX fleet.
The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most popular aircraft types flown by mainline and low-cost carriers in Europe (and the world). Shown is a selection of some European airlines that operate the type.
Previous leasing models of lengthy contracts with high retainers are becoming increasingly unpopular due to the long-term commitment, so what changes are we seeing in the engine leasing community to meet shifting needs? Due to high engine costs, short-term leasing could offer a more attractive commitment to airlines. Through this need for flexibility, how have lessors changed their view on their current assets as a result of the crisis?
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